German word

Sozialarbeiter

Pronunciation

IPA/zoˈt͡si̯aːlaʁˌbaɪ̯tɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsocial worker

Example

Die Sozialarbeiter beraten die Eltern.

The social workers give the parents advice.

Illustration for Sozialarbeiter (social worker)

More examples

Viele Sozialarbeiter koordinieren Unterstützungsangebote im Stadtteil.

Many social workers coordinate support services in the neighborhood.

Core concept

A professional at a social-services crossroads, guiding people from difficult situations to practical support and appropriate agencies.

Common phrases

  • als Sozialarbeiter tätig werden

    become a social worker

  • Fortbildung für Sozialarbeiter

    further training for social workers

  • Anforderungen an Sozialarbeiter

    requirements for social workers

Similar words

Sozialpädagoge: A welfare professional who supports children and young people through education and daily guidance.
Sozialberater: A specialist who gives advice on personal difficulties and explains relevant procedures.
Betreuer: A carer who provides older or disabled people with daily help and companionship.
Pflegekraft: A care professional who looks after older or sick people and monitors their daily health.

Definition in German

Berufsperson, die Menschen mit sozialen Problemen berät, praktische Hilfe organisiert und an passende Stellen vermittelt.

Word origin

Sozialarbeiter combines Sozial, meaning 'social', with Arbeiter, 'worker', and denotes a worker in social support.

Usage tips

  • Sozialarbeiter is a masculine noun, so the singular uses der Sozialarbeiter and the plural keeps the same form.

Other meanings

  • welfare workernoun
  • caseworkernoun

Related words

  • Sozialarbeiterausbildungsocial worker trainingnoun
  • Sozialarbeitsocial worknoun

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